How to Maintain Gold Jewellery?
A Comprehensive Guide from Cleaning, Storing, to Professional Care

Gold Jewellery Care Guide: Covering the use of gold cleaner, proper storage, and professional maintenance techniques, aimed at preventing oxidation and preserving shine.

Why Does Gold Oxidize?

Gold, despite its extremely high chemical stability, can still lose its luster due to daily environmental factors. Moisture in the air can accelerate oxidation, while sweat secreted by the human body, as well as chemicals in perfumes and cosmetics, may react with the surface of gold, causing its shine to fade or its color to change slightly.

The wide variety of gold jewellery available on the market, ranging from pure goldopens in a new tab to K goldopens in a new tab, caters to diverse needs and style preferences. By exploring more gold productsopens in a new tab, you can find the ideal design. To slow down gold oxidation, it is recommended to ensure your skin is dry before wearing gold jewellery and to avoid direct contact with chemicals as much as possible.

Precautions for Wearing Gold Jewellery

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When wearing gold jewellery daily, avoid contact with skincare products, perfumes, or cleaning agents containing chemical components, as they can damage the surface and cause the jewellery to lose its original luster. Additionally, excessive sweat produced during intense exercise and sulfides in hot spring water can erode the surface of gold. If you plan to engage in sports or visit a hot spring, it is recommended to remove your jewellery beforehand, gently wipe off sweat and dirt with a soft cloth, and store it properly.

Best Practices for Storing Gold Jewellery

Proper storage can effectively reduce friction and collisions between gold jewellery pieces. It is advisable to store each piece separately in a soft jewellery pouch or a jewellery box lined with velvet, keeping them away from direct sunlight and humid environments. If you live in a high-humidity area, consider placing desiccants in the storage space to maintain dryness. For gold jewellery that is not worn for an extended period, take it out periodically to ventilate and prevent oxidation caused by heat and moisture.

Store gold jewellery separately in soft pouches or velvet-lined boxes to avoid scratches.

How to Prevent Physical Damage to Gold Jewellery?

Gold is soft and skin-friendly, but its high ductility makes it susceptible to external pressure or scratches. Given the fluctuating gold pricesopens in a new tab, gold jewellery not only serves as decoration but also holds certain investment value, making it even more important to protect it from damage.

In daily life, many scenarios may cause physical damage to gold jewellery. Therefore, it is recommended to replace gold jewellery with sturdier accessories or temporarily remove it when doing household chores, handling heavy objects, or in situations prone to impact. When removing gold jewellery, gently push it off with your fingers to avoid pulling or tugging, which may loosen the joints. After removal, gently wipe it with a soft cloth and store it properly.

Cleaning and Maintenance Methods for Gold Jewellery

For daily cleaning, choose neutral and mild detergents, such as gentle gold cleaner. During cleaning, place the jewellery in diluted gold cleaner and use a soft-bristled brush to gently clean the crevices where dirt tends to accumulate. Rinse with warm water, then gently pat dry with a clean microfiber cloth.

In terms of maintenance, special care should be taken to avoid contact with chemicals such as perfumes and cleaning agents, as they may corrode the gold and alter its original luster. Additionally, when cleaning and maintaining gold, avoid using hard brushes or rough fabrics to prevent scratches on the surface that could affect its shine. When not wearing the jewellery, wrap it in a soft cloth and store it separately to prevent friction between pieces.

Maintenance Tips for Other Types of Jewellery

In addition to gold, platinum and white gold are also highly favoured for their resistance to oxidation. However, it is important to avoid friction with hard objects to prevent scratches on the surface of the jewellery. Silver jewellery, on the other hand, is prone to discoloration due to reactions with air or sulphides. It is recommended to regularly wipe silver pieces with a specialized silver cloth or a gentle silver cleaner and store them in a dry environment.

Choosing the appropriate maintenance method based on the characteristics of different metals can help extend the lifespan of your jewellery and maintain its optimal condition.

Want to Take Professional Care of Your Gold?

If you wish to receive more in-depth and comprehensive advice on gold maintenance, the best approach is to regularly take your cherished gold jewellery to a professional jeweller, such as Chow Tai Fook. Jewellery consultants can use specialized equipment for deep cleaning and structural inspections, effectively removing stubborn dirt and detecting minor damages for timely repairs, ensuring your jewellery always shines like new. By becoming a member of The CTF CLUBopens in a new tab, you can even enjoy free professional jewellery cleaning services, adding convenience to the care of your gold pieces.

With the above comprehensive maintenance guide, your gold jewellery will not only continue to shine visually but also carry precious memories on an emotional level, exuding elegance and charm at all times. If you have any questions, feel free to visit a Chow Tai Fook store, where professional jewellery consultants can tailor a gold maintenance plan just for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to quickly clean oxidized gold?

Use a mild gold cleaner specifically designed for gold, along with a soft-bristled brush to gently clean the crevices of the jewellery. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry with a microfiber cloth. Avoid using strong acids, strong alkalis, or harsh chemicals like alcohol, as they may damage the metal surface.

How to choose the right gold cleaner?

Opt for a neutral gold cleaner specifically formulated for gold. Ensure that the product does not contain abrasives or corrosive substances, and follow the instructions for soaking time and usage steps.

Can gold and K gold be worn while bathing?

Water may contain minerals or residual cleaning agents, and prolonged exposure can accelerate the oxidation of gold and K gold or cause them to lose their shine. It is advisable to remove the jewellery before bathing and dry it with a soft cloth before wearing it again.

Are the cleaning methods for gold, platinum, and K gold the same?

The cleaning methods differ slightly due to the unique properties of each metal:

Gold: Being soft and prone to scratches, it is recommended to use a soft-bristled brush with diluted neutral detergent to clean gently. Avoid using rough fabrics or excessive force.
Platinum: As a hard and durable metal, it can be cleaned with a neutral detergent and a soft-bristled brush or simply rinsed with clean water.
K Gold: Containing other metal components, K gold is relatively more reactive and prone to losing its luster due to sweat or chemicals. Therefore, K gold jewellery requires more frequent cleaning. It is recommended to soak it in a neutral detergent and gently brush it regularly, while avoiding prolonged contact with perfumes, cleaning agents, and similar substances.